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Bottom line for OP - you can make up to $482 per week without losing any benefits. Anything over that reduces your UI payment dollar for dollar. Just report everything honestly and you'll be fine!
Perfect summary, thank you! I feel much more confident about taking some shifts now.
Glad I could help! The restaurant industry is tough, so definitely take whatever work you can get while supplementing with UI.
One last thing - keep good records of your earnings in case Washington ESD ever asks for documentation. I keep screenshots of my paystubs and a simple spreadsheet.
Good idea about keeping records. Better safe than sorry.
Exactly. Documentation is your friend if there are ever any questions about your claim.
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Don't forget about the earnings reporting requirements. If you work part-time while on unemployment and don't report it correctly, that's grounds for denial and possible overpayment issues.
Good point. I'll make sure to report everything accurately if I win my appeal.
Exactly. Even small amounts of earnings need to be reported on your weekly claims. Better to over-report than under-report.
The appeal process isn't that bad if you're organized. I appealed a misconduct denial and won by showing the employer's allegations were exaggerated. Just make sure you meet the 30-day deadline!
Thanks everyone for the advice. I'm definitely going to appeal and try to gather more documentation about the hostile workplace.
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Quick question - did you get any kind of severance or final paycheck weirdness when you quit? Sometimes employers try to mess with your final pay when you quit for harassment reasons.
They did try to withhold my last few days of pay claiming I didn't give proper notice, but I fought it and eventually got it. Could that affect my unemployment claim?
Probably not, but it does show the employer was being vindictive which might actually support your harassment claim.
Final reminder - make sure you have all your personal documents organized before filing. You'll need your Social Security number, previous employer information, and details about your last day of work. Having everything ready will make the application process smoother.
Good reminder. I'll gather everything this weekend before filing. Thanks to everyone who responded - this has been incredibly helpful!
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Just want to echo what others have said about Claimyr. I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Saved me so much time and frustration trying to reach Washington ESD when I had questions about my claim timing.
How much does it cost? I'm already tight on money with being unemployed.
It's worth checking their website for current info. For me, the time saved was definitely worth it, especially when I needed to resolve an issue quickly.
Bottom line for timing: File during your first week of unemployment, be honest about why you're unemployed, report all income, and complete your weekly claims on time. If you follow those basic rules, you should be fine.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! The process is more straightforward than it seems once you get started.
Miguel Diaz
One last tip - when you file your weekly claims, make sure you answer the separation question correctly. It will ask about the reason you're unemployed and you want to select 'laid off' or 'discharged' rather than anything that suggests misconduct.
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Sean Murphy
•Thanks for that tip! I'll make sure to be careful with how I answer those questions.
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Zainab Ahmed
Really glad this thread exists. Going through something similar and all these responses have been super reassuring. Time to stop worrying and just file the claim!
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Connor Byrne
•Same here! This community is so helpful for navigating these confusing situations.
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